Comments for Our Voices Together Blog http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com Featuring posts on long-term security, preventative counterterrorism measures and citizen involvement. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:41:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Pakistan–The ‘ideal’ solution by nadeem http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/pakistan-the-%e2%80%98ideal%e2%80%99-solution/#comment-704 nadeem Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:41:40 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/pakistan-the-%e2%80%98ideal%e2%80%99-solution/#comment-704 The author can write good English but I'm afraid he has no clue what he is saying and commenting upon. Its a wish list which is not at all practicable, but he has the right to dream but has no right to waste our time in bullshit. The author can write good English but I’m afraid he has no clue what he is saying and commenting upon. Its a wish list which is not at all practicable, but he has the right to dream but has no right to waste our time in bullshit.

]]> Comment on Winona Forum talks about Global Changes for Safer Communities by Alfagreyus http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2007/11/08/winona-forum-talks-about-global-changes-for-safer-communities/#comment-669 Alfagreyus Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:53:06 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2007/11/08/winona-forum-talks-about-global-changes-for-safer-communities/#comment-669 Hi! Without taking into account the issue of establishing a stone by God, which he won't be able to pick up, how do you think, may be something in this world, what can God never see? Hi!
Without taking into account the issue of establishing a stone by God, which he won’t be able to pick up, how do you think, may be something in this world, what can God never see?

]]> Comment on New York Forum Highlights Afghan, American Exchange as a Response to Terrorism by Claraar http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/new-york-forum-highlights-afghan-american-exchange-as-a-response-to-terrorism/#comment-591 Claraar Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:40:34 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/?p=51#comment-591 thats it, dude thats it, dude

]]> Comment on Zia’s Brutal Legacy Still Haunts Pakistan by mahnaz hamid http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2008/03/17/zias-brutal-legacy-still-haunts-pakistan/#comment-588 mahnaz hamid Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:21:18 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/?p=57#comment-588 we as citizens of pakistan have to stay optimistic and although we aere a minority,have to keep up our efforts to let the bworld know that thye pakistani nation ,by and large are not fundos.we are liberals,and we have to keep allowing for the democratic processto continue.hopefully ,we will come out of this ordeal,although it will take time. we as citizens of pakistan have to stay optimistic and although we aere a minority,have to keep up our efforts to let the bworld know that thye pakistani nation ,by and large are not fundos.we are liberals,and we have to keep allowing for the democratic processto continue.hopefully ,we will come out of this ordeal,although it will take time.

]]> Comment on Pakistan: The Spirit Of Elections Must Be Allowed To Carry On by mahnaz hamid http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/pakistan-the-spirit-of-elections-must-be-allowed-to-carry-on/#comment-500 mahnaz hamid Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:30:05 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/?p=56#comment-500 things are not as bad as you make them out to be.the people of pakistan are awake and more aware of their rights and ,also the obligations of the politicians.i thnk this is a turning point in our livesand the fate of our country.if we are left alonewithout outside interference,we should do alright! things are not as bad as you make them out to be.the people of pakistan are awake and more aware of their rights and ,also the obligations of the politicians.i thnk this is a turning point in our livesand the fate of our country.if we are left alonewithout outside interference,we should do alright!

]]> Comment on Elections May Further Add To Pakistan’s Troubles by shahab ayub http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/elections-may-further-add-to-pakistan%e2%80%99s-troubles/#comment-422 shahab ayub Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:06:08 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/?p=55#comment-422 A very indepth and a factual assessment of state of affairs prevalent in Pakistan. A very indepth and a factual assessment of state of affairs prevalent in Pakistan.

]]> Comment on Does anyone care about the ‘pit of fire’? by mahnaz hamid http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2007/12/25/does-anyone-care-about-the-%e2%80%98pit-of-fire%e2%80%99/#comment-416 mahnaz hamid Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:46:46 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2007/12/25/does-anyone-care-about-the-%e2%80%98pit-of-fire%e2%80%99/#comment-416 a well written article,and i am sure it must reflect the thoughts and feelings of many balanced and well read and "educated"muslims around the world.it certainly speaks for my thoughts and sentiments. a well written article,and i am sure it must reflect the thoughts and feelings of many balanced and well read and “educated”muslims around the world.it certainly speaks for my thoughts and sentiments.

]]> Comment on Pakistan’s Democracy Quandary by William deB. Mills http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2008/01/14/pakistan%e2%80%99s-democracy-quandary/#comment-364 William deB. Mills Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:14:47 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2008/01/14/pakistan%e2%80%99s-democracy-quandary/#comment-364 I have said publicly more times than I care to remember that extremists on both sides in this post-9/11 world are crowding out the moderate, pro-democratic middle. The point is not that "violence and aggression must come to an end now," which implies a dangerous willingness to give in to extremism from conservatives (i.e., the Pakistani Army). What any society under attack from conservative and radical extremists needs is to strengthen the moderate, reasonable, middle. But...no need to tell Pakistan that: the Pakistani judiciary has already "walked the talk" and set an example of patriotism and courage that should inspire us all. We Westerners have always thought democracy was our vision to the world; maybe it is time for us to learn from Pakistan. I have said publicly more times than I care to remember that extremists on both sides in this post-9/11 world are crowding out the moderate, pro-democratic middle. The point is not that “violence and aggression must come to an end now,” which implies a dangerous willingness to give in to extremism from conservatives (i.e., the Pakistani Army). What any society under attack from conservative and radical extremists needs is to strengthen the moderate, reasonable, middle. But…no need to tell Pakistan that: the Pakistani judiciary has already “walked the talk” and set an example of patriotism and courage that should inspire us all. We Westerners have always thought democracy was our vision to the world; maybe it is time for us to learn from Pakistan.

]]> Comment on Pakistan – Life after Benazir Bhutto by Shreeram http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2007/12/28/pakistan-life-after-benazir-bhutto/#comment-250 Shreeram Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:30:37 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2007/12/28/pakistan-life-after-benazir-bhutto/#comment-250 As your article suggests, the issues surrounding Bhutto and Pakistani politics are complex, to say the least. Just to add to the confusion, here is an excellent background and analysis video from Real News Network: Aijaz Ahmad: Democracy movement in Pakistan not dead [The democracy movement did not start with Bhutto and will not end with her death]: http://www.therealnews.com/web/index.php?thisdataswitch=0&thisid=744&thisview=item As your article suggests, the issues surrounding Bhutto and Pakistani politics are complex, to say the least.

Just to add to the confusion, here is an excellent background and analysis video from Real News Network:
Aijaz Ahmad: Democracy movement in Pakistan not dead [The democracy movement did not start with Bhutto and will not end with her death]: http://www.therealnews.com/web/index.php?thisdataswitch=0&thisid=744&thisview=item

]]> Comment on Washington Times Publishes Opinion Piece on Citizen Diplomacy by flash http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/washington-times-publishes-opinion-piece-on-citizen-diplomacy/#comment-243 flash Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:56:53 +0000 http://ourvoicestogether.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/washington-times-publishes-opinion-piece-on-citizen-diplomacy/#comment-243 I can't agree more, part of the overall US image is a result of us - the citizens. We need, and our leaders need, to practice citizen diplomacy in a much more active and applied sense. After reading a recent book on <a href="http://newgreatbooks.blogspot.com/2007/10/peace-in-wartime-new-book-demonstrates.html" rel="nofollow">citizen diplomacy in Japan</a> I'm convinced that this is a solid method for beginning to change our overall image around the world. Plus, it is so easy to do. I can’t agree more, part of the overall US image is a result of us – the citizens. We need, and our leaders need, to practice citizen diplomacy in a much more active and applied sense. After reading a recent book on citizen diplomacy in Japan I’m convinced that this is a solid method for beginning to change our overall image around the world. Plus, it is so easy to do.

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